(Today’s column) Iconic women (iconic for the right or wrong reasons) have been on the news lately. After Hillary Clinton lost her shot at the Democratic nomination and the chance to become the first woman president of the United States, another woman rose to prominence. Sarah Palin has become a household name and she just ... (more)
Poor little rich girls
Posted on July 15, 2008 · 19 Comments
While watching the trailer of the film “Mamma Mia!” on television a couple of nights ago, there ensued a discussion as to whether the lead star is one of the three witches in the now-defunct TV series “Charmed.” My older daughter Sam said that wasn’t her. Rather, she’s one of the girls in the supporting ... (more)
Protest march: alleged rape of Filipina in Okinawa
Posted on March 7, 2008 ·
American soldiers allegedly raped a Japanese and a Filipina in Okinawa. When I saw the video footage of the protest march, my immediate reaction was to wonder why the protest had been staged when the rape is a mere allegation at this point and is still under investigation. To say that the march was premature ... (more)
A new hot and sexy Filipina image
Posted on July 14, 2007 · 16 Comments
After all the brouhaha over the benighted commenter in Sexy Mom’s blog, some light at the end of the tunnel. I visited the site of a current advertiser of Pinoy Cook and there was a banner ad at the bottom of the page that said: “Vote for the sexiest Asian!” Curious, I clicked on the ... (more)
Sexy is not sex-starved nor a sex toy
Posted on July 6, 2007 · 34 Comments
I was waiting for the furor to die down before writing my thoughts about the “sexy mom” slash “sexy Filipina” issue. I figured there wasn’t any point in raising another angry reaction. First of all, I hope that those who have taken the side of the original “sexy mom“, Dine, has not done so out ... (more)
Women’s changing perception of marriage
Posted on October 24, 2006 · 9 Comments
Take away the religious connotations and marriage is really just a piece of paper. It is a form; the relationship is the substance. So it really shouldn’t be shocking to read about women who think that marriage, as we know it, is outmoded. Human relationships will stay but just how important the formality of such ... (more)
A look beyond violent crimes against women
Posted on January 23, 2004 · 1 Comment
From The Manila Times: About three women are reportedly being raped each day last year, according to statistics released by the Philippine National Police on Friday. The record shows a 5-percent increase in rape cases in 2003, or 1,117 incidents compared to the 1,063 cases reported in 2002. Lest the public starts getting the impression ... (more)
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